16 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ames

Navigate Ames' Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations.

El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine Mexican • $
524 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Ceviche with Tostadas
Chilliquillas with Verdi
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken Fried Steak
California Burrito
Shaker Margherita
Fried Taco Birria
Margarita Flight
Fajitas El Jefe
Fried Ice Cream

“I am a salsa snob, their salsa is perfect. The taco salad, delicious. 10/10 reccomend.“

4.8 Superb217 Reviews
Rico's Tacos Mexican • $
624 E Lincoln Wy, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Apple Cider Bottled Water
Beef Tongue Torta
Adobada Marinated
Marinated Pork
Choice of Meat
Steak Burrito
Rice & Beans
Street Tacos
Pork Burrito
Chicken Taco

“Excellent food and fast service“

4.9 Superb71 Reviews
RINCONCITO HISPANO Mexican • $
823 Wheeler St #1, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Birria Carnitas
Tacos Birria Brisket
Chicken Quesadillas
Pork Red Tamales
Orden De Birria
Chips in Salsa
Chicken Tacos
Flan Mexicano
Quesabirrias
Pork Tamales

“I live near Marshalltown but saw a TikTok from Rob Sand raving about the birra tacos. Of course I had to try them out (with no onions) when I was in town today. Soo good and lots of meat in them. I was able to make two meals out of one order. Only $13ish. Will definitely be back to try more options. Had a decent size menu.“

4.8 Superb68 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2727 Stange Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Two Tacos One Enchilada and Chile Con Queso
Two Chicken Tacos Rice and Beans
Poncho's Lemon-Lime Chicken
Beef or Chicken Fajitas
Special Fajitas for Two
More Chips and Salsa
Burrito California
Enchiladas Supremas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Fajitas Vallarta

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas“

4.6 Superb78 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames

Customers` Favorites

32oz Margarita and Free Chips and Salsa
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Camarones a La Diabla
Enchiladas Supremas
Fajita Quesadilla
Burrito California
Chicken Fajitas
Chacas Burrito
Rice and Beans
Nachos Cheese

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas“

4.5 Superb114 Reviews
Monterrey Mexican Grill Mexican • $
823 Wheeler St, Ames

“We had Sunday lunch with a friend family. They have a Mexican buffet, which is not common in Ames. From the $14.99 buffet, I enjoyed the guacamole, the queso fondido, the Monterey beef - which is grilled with peppers and onions, the soft flour tortillas and the hard corn ones, and many other items including a variety of deserts such as strawberry in fresh cream. One of the kid complained that the buffet has no ice cream. The tequila on the rocks was generously balanced, with ice on the rim of a thick glass that kept it at the right temperature during a long and enjoyable meal. Service was attentive and friendly. I haven't tried their wine list or their coffee, but this is for my next visit. This hidden gem is a welcome addition to Ames dining.“

5 Superb20 Reviews
La Casa Maya Mexican • $
631 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

One Enchilada with Rice and Beans
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
Steak à La Tampikeña
Chile Relleno Combo
Quesadilla Vallarta
Whole Fish Mojarra
Alambre Dinners
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Molcajete Maya

“Best Mexican in Story County!!“

4.2 Good70 Reviews
Abelardo's Mexican Food Mexican • $
533 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Diablo Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Breakfast Burrito
Cheese Quesadilla
Super Fries Nacho
Super Nachos
Fried Taco
Guacamole
Carnitas

“Best burrito in Ames! My Arizona burrito was perfect, please never change.“

4.2 Good62 Reviews
D'Leons Taco Rico Mexican • $
2108 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames

“Amazing food, hearty Mexican street tacos, burritos and enchiladas“

4.2 Good30 Reviews
Tacos los primos Mexican •
823 Wheeler St suit 5 A, Ames
4.6 Superb8 Reviews
Rositas Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
118 S Sherman Ave num 102, Ames

“Authentic Mexican food like carnitas y tamales! A little taste of home!“

5 Superb4 Reviews
Mr Burrito Mexican • $
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Burrito

“I love Mr. Burrito! Hands-down the best burrito in Ames. They are the loveliest family and always so kind to all of their customers. Great food and amazing small business owners. A true staple of the Ames community!“

3.6 Good24 Reviews
Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine Latin American • $
604 E Lincoln Wy, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Colombian Bandeja Paisa
Paella Valenciana
Bisted a Caballo
Tacos Al Pastor
Empanadas
Yuca Frita
Pupusas

“The food here is amazing. It is authentic and delicious. The restaurant is vibrantly decorated, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I would recommend. You need to plan time and be patient, though, the chef is also the waiter. He is genuine and kind. Ames and Gilbert should support this gem.“

4.3 Superb43 Reviews
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Ames Mexican • $
1310 S Duff Ave #103, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Steak Burrito with the Kitchen Sink
Burrito and Chips and Queso
Side of Cilantro Lime Rice
Grilled Veggies
Burrito Bowl
Small Queso
Quesadilla
Tacos

“it has a nice inside atmosphere“

3 Average92 Reviews
Taco John's Fast Food • $
500 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Potato Olés Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito Combo
Fried Chicken and Potato Olés Snacker
Two Junior Breakfast Burritos Combo
Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito
Mexican Donut Bites
Grilled Burrito
Soft Shell Taco
Softshell Taco
Refried Beans

“The food is always mostly full of lettuce and maybe a small scoop of meat or without lettuce is mostly cheese then. But the food is fresh or seems to be hot at all times just don't know how to portion the food being sent out. The associates seem to be nice people tho!“

3.1 Average48 Reviews
Es Tas Bar & Grill Bar • $
216 Stanton Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Taco
Beef Tacos

“Tacos, Tacos, Tacos, Tacos“

3 Average50 Reviews

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